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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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